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The crested cuckoo-dove is a large and robust pigeon, with a length of 40–42 cm (16–17 in). Its most prominent feature is the long, pale purplish-grey crest made by the hairy-textured feathers on the top of the head and back of the neck. This crest is held up at an angle of 45 degrees when the pigeons perch. The head is pale purplish-grey and the throat is pale greyish-buff, turning bluish-grey towards the breast and neck. The underparts, upper back, and wings are darker bluish-black, and the tail is blackish. In some birds, the breast and underparts have a light yellowish-brown tinge. Voice: The species's advertising call is a mournful, whistling wha...whuaaw...wha...whuaaw (also described as a hoo-woooahha): the first note rises in pitch, and the second note is more drawn-out and slurred, first rising before falling and trailing off. The call is far-carrying and does not differ much across its range.
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When to see the Crested Cuckoo-Dove
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Where to see the Crested Cuckoo-Dove
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About the Crested Cuckoo-Dove
The crested cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. First described by English zoologist John Gould in 1856, it is endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago, where it mainly inhabits hill forests at elevations of 500–900 m (1,600–3,000 ft). It is a large and robust pigeon, with a length of 40–42 cm (16–17 in) and a distinctive pale purplish-grey crest. Adults are mainly bluish-grey, with a pale greyish-buff throat, blackish tail, and yellow-tipped reddish bill. Both sexes look alike. Juveniles lack the crest, have darker heads, and have duller wings.
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Easily confused with
Pied Cuckoo-DoveReinwardtoena browniThe pied cuckoo-dove is a large and long-tailed pigeon, with a length of 40–46 cm (16–18 in) and a weight of 279–325 g (9.8–11.5 oz).
Great Cuckoo-DoveReinwardtoena reinwardtiThe great cuckoo-dove is a large and long-tailed pigeon, with a length of 47.5–52.5 cm (18.7–20.7 in) and a weight of 208–305 g (7.3–10.8 oz).
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